This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you 80s dark leaning rock, 90s Britpop influenced rock, and more. The list features LIQUEEDO, Translucent Veil, Cupp, and more.
LIQUEEDO - Lebowsky Song
Driven by a 90s Britpop sound, ‘Lebowsky Song’ by LIQUEEDO is the kind of song that will make you want to jump out of your gloom and go and get hold of your life and dreams. The instrumentation is restless, it is chaotic, but in the best possible way, as blazing, frenzied guitar layers, fiery drum patterns create a musical storm. The song makes no attempt at subtlety and that is exactly what works in its favour, as it that choice brings the song to its full potential. The distorted vocals in the song come unexpected but they add a very unique texture to it, and it greatly aligns with the overall distortion laden sound structures.
Translucent Veil - The Veil
A distinct old-school rock sound laying the foundation for the track, ‘The Veil’ by Translucent Veil will pleasantly confound you with its tonal shifts and beautifully woven layers. The instrumentation leans towards an 80s rock sound, and adopts a dark, enigmatic shade of the same. The highly emotive, dynamic guitar playing, and the shifting drum patterns give the song its instrumentation skeleton, and the piano progressions that come in at times give the song that touch of soft melancholy. The vocal harmonisations alongside the main vocal add a haunting quality to the song that also comes through as deeply magnetic. The song might remind you of Blue Öyster Cult’s music, owing to similar experimentations with tones and shifts.
Cupp - Heavens Gate
With melodies and rhythms that will have your soul alight with joy and gratitude, ‘Heavens Gate’ by Cupp tells us of the Lord’s might and grace and kindness, and how we can walk in His path. The song’s instrumentation leans towards a blend of the Americana sound and folk-rock sound, which brings about a liveliness, a vibrancy to the song. Bright guitars, ecstatic drum patterns, beautiful violin playing all come together to create a vibe that will make you want to dance and sing with newfound joy. The song’s lyrics highlight for us the wonders that God has bestowed upon us and how we can walk on the right path, which is by listening to God’s voice in our hearts.
The Bulletproof Souls - The L Word
Driven by the rock sound of the late 80s and early 90s, ‘The L Word’ by The Bulletproof Souls is filled with an aching vulnerability and rawness that is sure to touch your heart. The instrumentation, with its fast paced and steady drum patterns, and building guitar patterns, will remind you of power ballads of the retro times, especially Bryan Adams’ music. The lyrics delve into the fear around the idea of love and how ironic it is since love is truly the beginning and the end of all things in life. If you want to listen to an emotionally charged power ballad of contemporary times, you must give this a listen.
Eric Alexandrakis - One More Angel (A Tribute to Raul Malo)
Starting off with a bassline that is so magnetic that it will immediately pull you into the soundscape, ‘One More Angel (A Tribute to Raul Malo)’ by Eric Alexandrakis feels like a celebration of life. The song’s instrumentation starts off with a contemplative sound and soon enough you will hear the song taking on a cinematic sound, with trumpets and violins coming in to create a grand, theatrical sound. The vocal arrangements in the song are really well done, and give the song a multi-dimensional sound that really forces you to enter into its sonic world. With its delightful shifts and arrangements, this song will be sure to make its way into your heart.
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